Phil Ball

Phil Ball has over two decades of work experience. Phil started their career at Serko Ltd. in 1999 as a Junior Software Engineer and worked their way up through various roles, including Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Solutions Architect, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer. Phil was with Serko Ltd. until 2023. In 2021, they joined DEFEND as a Cybersecurity Consultant and later became the Head of Secure Development in 2022.

Phil Ball attended Manukau Institute of Technology from 1995 to 1999, where they earned a Bachelor of Information Systems degree in the field of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.